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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 706 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 706 and 297.27 is: 446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 706 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/706 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 706 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 209,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,872.62/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.29

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